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New ball valve leaking half open?

Christopher, Thanks for the reply.

The shower head is part of the bath faucet set made by Moen. It has
matching style and color (partially gold plated). I am not sure if I can
found a water saving shower head with similar style. I don't like those
plastic big shower heads.

An idea where to find nice looking good-quality water saving shower head?

New ball valve leaking half open?

A ball valve is not suppose to be used as a flow restricting valve(it is a fast acting valve with limited control). A globe gate or needle valve is beter for this. Like chris said just tighten the packing nut abit and it should be good.

New ball valve leaking half open?

Thanks, Christopher and Jay,I bought a general aerator (rated 2 G/min) and took the plastic water restriction disc from it and put it in the shower head. The shower water flow now is good.I will now keep the ball valve at water heater fully open.Thanks again guys.SZ